For over 65 years, Gretsch® Jet™ guitars have defined iconic rock ’n’ roll tone on stages and in studios worldwide, and the all-new G6229TG Limited Edition Players Edition Sparkle Jet™ BT continues that legacy. Featuring a Bigsby® vibrato, premium gold hardware, and a striking Champagne Sparkle finish with black pickguard, this limited edition guitar delivers legendary Gretsch tone, exceptional playability, and show-stopping style for both collectors and performing musicians.
Features
- Limited Edition G6229TG Players Edition Sparkle Jet™ BT
- Select mahogany body with maple top features modern chambering for a thick, rich, and acoustically resonant sonic profile
- Mahogany neck with 12"-radius ebony fingerboard, 22 medium jumbo frets, and mother of pearl Big Block inlays for smooth playability
- Broad'Tron™ BT65 pickups capture full-spectrum tonal fidelity with powerful midrange, extended bass, and crystal-clear treble
- Three-position pickup toggle switch, individual pickup volume controls, no-load master tone pot with Squeezebox capacitor, and master volume with treble bleed circuit offer complete tonal flexibility
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge and string-thru Bigsby® B7GP vibrato tailpiece for stable tuning and expressive vibrato
- Full-access rolled cutaway and tapered heel allow effortless upper fret access and increased playing comfort
- Gotoh® locking tuning keys, Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL nut, and Grover® strap locks ensure tour-ready reliability and performance
- Includes protective hardshell case for safe transport and storage
Specifications
General
Series: Professional Collection
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Ocean Turquoise Sparkle
Country of Origin: JP
Body
Body: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Body Binding: White with B/W/B Purfling
Body Shape: Jet™
Body Back: Mahogany
Bracing: Chambered
Waist: 8.625" (219.08 mm)
Upper Bout: 10.5" (267 mm)
Lower Bout: 13.5" (343 mm)
Pickguard: Bound Black Plexi with Gold Gretsch® Logo
Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Construction: Set-Neck
Neck Shape: Standard "U"
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl Big Block
Side Dots: Red
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL
Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
Headstock Binding: White
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Broad'Tron™ BT-65
Neck Pickup: Broad'Tron™ BT-65
Pickup Configuration: Broad'Tron™ / Broad'Tron™
Controls: Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume w/ Treble Bleed, Master Tone w/ No-Load Pot
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1 (Bridge Pickup), Position 2 (Bridge and Neck Pickups), Position 3 (Neck Pickup)
Hardware
Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic™
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Bigsby® B7GP String-Thru
Tuning Machines: Gotoh® Locking
Control Knobs: Arrow
Hardware Finish: Gold
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)